FAQ

Yes, Duncanville ISD will offer parents the option to either send their child back to school in-person or in a virtual learning environment.

Duncanville ISD will work to accommodate the changing needs of our families. Parents will be able to make changes in programming at the end of each nine-week grading period (more information about the process will be shared at a later date).

We will be able to provide instruction to all students in whichever format their families choose. We will also comply with all mandates regarding social distancing as well as health and hygiene protocols.

We will be able to provide instruction to all students in whichever format their families choose. We will also comply with all mandates regarding social distancing as well as health and hygiene protocols.

Counselors are available to support students academically, socially, and emotionally and can provide mental health support or resources for families who may be struggling emotionally. To ensure staff is equipped to address social and mental health concerns, Guidance and Counseling will continue to host training opportunities including trauma-informed care, mental health first aid, and social emotional learning.

Duncanville ISD investigated multiple options, including hybrid models such as half-time in-person and half-time virtual. Many factors were examined, including whether or not half-time attendance actually limits exposure, the logistics for families and for classroom teachers, and the evolving guidelines from the Texas Education Agency. We determined that providing two choices so that families can make the best personal decision.

Counselors are available to support students academically, socially, and emotionally and can provide mental health support or resources for families who may be struggling emotionally. To ensure staff is equipped to address social and mental health concerns, Guidance and Counseling will continue to host training opportunities including trauma-informed care, mental health first aid, and social emotional learning.

Students attending the in-person learning setting may have to move to remote learning due to emergency related school closure. In this setting, teachers will provide in-person learning, learning resources, and support through the use of Google Classroom. Teachers will plan instruction that is easily transferable from in-person learning to remote learning in the event of a temporary school closure due to COVID-19 spread.

Yes, buses will run the normal schedules, for more information refer to our Transportation page.

We will implement increased signage around campuses promoting safe practices related to COVID-19 transmission, increased cleaning and sanitation practices, as well as frequent reminders of hand hygiene and social distancing. Our full safety and reopening plan must be submitted to Texas Education Agency and to Dallas County for approval. It will also be posted online, once approved. Duncanville ISD will comply with all health and safety requirements established by the health department and the Texas Education Agency. For more information refer to our Health & Safety Precautions page.

Yes, all staff and students will be required to wear face coverings. For more information refer to our Social Distancing page.

Safety guidelines have been developed for conducting all on-campus workouts, rehearsals, and practices. The district will continue to follow all guidelines provided by UIL, TEA, and the state. For more information refer to our Extra-Curricular Programs & Events page.

Students who select virtual learning will be required to attend and participate in class daily during regular school hours, and instruction will be led by a teacher. In the spring last year, students’ assignments were limited. Virtual learning this year will be a full course load of instruction and assignments that is comparable to what students who are attending school in-person will be required to complete. Teachers delivering virtual instruction will receive additional training and support in digital teaching strategies and using online curriculum for virtual learning. For more information refer to the Instructional Learning Plan page.